Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the AOL.PicDownloadCtrl.1 ActiveX control (YGPPicDownload.dll) 9.2.3.0 in America Online (AOL) 9.0 Security Edition allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the downloadFileDirectory property, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5502.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aol | Aol | 9.0 |
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=430PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22567
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017121
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20745
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4197
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29797
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=430PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22567
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017121
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20745
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4197
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29797
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5501?
CVE-2006-5501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the AOL.PicDownloadCtrl.1 ActiveX control (YGPPicDownload.dll) 9.2.3.0 in America Online (AOL) 9.0 Security Edition allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the downloa...
How severe is CVE-2006-5501?
CVE-2006-5501 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5501?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aol Aol.